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The Zanzibar Affair: A High Society Love Story Out of Africa
A high society love story that spans three continents and is tainted by the mystery disappearance of Kate Hope. Her ex lover from eighteen years earlier, Tom Fletcher, is drawn to Africa to investigate the murder of a woman found dead in a remote part of Africa. He begins to unravel the mystery and intrigue that surrounds Kate, the only woman he has ever really loved, and begins to discover the reasons for her sudden unexplained departure from all those she held dear.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2011
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April 14, 2022
2.5 Disappointing - story wandered about needlessly for a very long time before coming to unbelievable conclusions.
February 16, 2020
Stunning
This is a book about love, every facet of it. My favorite books are of far away places with strange sounding names and there are plenty of them within. An amazing woman that gathered several lovers throughout her life and the incredible loss she endured when they were gone. I loved it!
This is a book about love, every facet of it. My favorite books are of far away places with strange sounding names and there are plenty of them within. An amazing woman that gathered several lovers throughout her life and the incredible loss she endured when they were gone. I loved it!
May 29, 2023
Extraordinary! what a wonderful story teller.
Beautifully written love story set in Africa. An emotional roller coaster of a read with a happy ending. A must read book difficult to put down. It kept me guessing right to the end when I felt such a sense of relief that it all ended well.
Beautifully written love story set in Africa. An emotional roller coaster of a read with a happy ending. A must read book difficult to put down. It kept me guessing right to the end when I felt such a sense of relief that it all ended well.
April 20, 2019
MELANCHOLY FOR AFRICA
Apart from the involved and convoluted love affair between two people, the evocative, poignant, loving and knowledgeable descriptions of South, East and even West, Africa from someone who clearly knew it well are what kept me reading. Didn’t want it to end.
Apart from the involved and convoluted love affair between two people, the evocative, poignant, loving and knowledgeable descriptions of South, East and even West, Africa from someone who clearly knew it well are what kept me reading. Didn’t want it to end.
August 6, 2022
A Great Story
This novel definitely captured my interest to continue reading and location details were interesting. Great love stories and ending. Would definitely recommend this book.
This novel definitely captured my interest to continue reading and location details were interesting. Great love stories and ending. Would definitely recommend this book.
December 29, 2022
Love Truth birthmarks Eternity
Love comes in like a Falcon watchful and Wondrous. It can hold truth and despair in the African heartland. To dream of Love to find it lose it and then through miracles Love shines through to Eternity
Love comes in like a Falcon watchful and Wondrous. It can hold truth and despair in the African heartland. To dream of Love to find it lose it and then through miracles Love shines through to Eternity
January 14, 2025
This book captivated me and took me back home to Africa for a short while. It is written with love for the continent and twists and turns in the plot that you don’t expect. I enjoy Samantha Ford novels and this one did not disappoint.
October 22, 2019
Total turmoil
This the first book I have read by this author so many twist and turns and in the end you need to read the story yourself to find out.
This the first book I have read by this author so many twist and turns and in the end you need to read the story yourself to find out.
July 19, 2020
If I could
I would give this book 10 stars! Wow wow wow. The descriptions of Africa are so real I could feel the sun and the rain. Loved it!
I would give this book 10 stars! Wow wow wow. The descriptions of Africa are so real I could feel the sun and the rain. Loved it!
November 13, 2020
A good read
My first by this author. Enjoyed this book. Storyline seemed weak at times but it all made sense as you got into the book.
My first by this author. Enjoyed this book. Storyline seemed weak at times but it all made sense as you got into the book.
April 15, 2021
Pearl Johnston
I enjoy reading novels about Southern Africa and this one was lovely: well written, a good flowing story line. I highly recommend Samantha Ford novels.
I enjoy reading novels about Southern Africa and this one was lovely: well written, a good flowing story line. I highly recommend Samantha Ford novels.
June 25, 2021
Africa
Not as good as the Ambassadors daughter by this author but still a decent read. I'm going to read another book by this author.
Not as good as the Ambassadors daughter by this author but still a decent read. I'm going to read another book by this author.
August 24, 2021
Loved it!
October 6, 2021
A wonderful read
It's 6.15 am, I've read all night and I couldn't put this book down, interesting locations, & a great story with a twist at the end.
It's 6.15 am, I've read all night and I couldn't put this book down, interesting locations, & a great story with a twist at the end.
February 1, 2023
Delightfully suspenseful
Again, I was sucked into to a miraculous tale of love, adventure, and no spoilers! Well worth the late nights.
Again, I was sucked into to a miraculous tale of love, adventure, and no spoilers! Well worth the late nights.
January 13, 2024
Zambeizi
I like the say this authors writes. Her stories are based in Africa and the background see similar but the stories are different
I like the say this authors writes. Her stories are based in Africa and the background see similar but the stories are different
January 26, 2024
Not what I was expecting and all. I didn't want to put it down. The ending surprised me. Can't wait to read more books from Samantha Ford.
June 7, 2024
Fun read and I liked that all the loose ends were tied up!
July 1, 2025
absorbing book
Great story, full of African colour and adventure. Relatable characters and a moving emotional story. I couldn’t put it down.
Great story, full of African colour and adventure. Relatable characters and a moving emotional story. I couldn’t put it down.
July 27, 2025
loved it
What a wonderful story of love and loss…..keeps you guessing to the end. A great read bringing Africa to life.
What a wonderful story of love and loss…..keeps you guessing to the end. A great read bringing Africa to life.
July 31, 2024
I thought this would be a great book to read about Africa, but more explicitly Zanzibar. Well don't bother reading it because 70% of the way through the book and no mention of Zanzibar. The main character has lived everywhere, but Zanzibar.
The entire book is disjointed, chaotic and confusing. And on top of that, it is depressing. I plan to finish the book but can not recommend it.
The entire book is disjointed, chaotic and confusing. And on top of that, it is depressing. I plan to finish the book but can not recommend it.
September 13, 2024
Loved this first Samantha Ford book ... evoked great memories of Africa and the exotic backdrop of Zanzibar
December 6, 2013
This was a very well written book with many twists and turns, murder mystery and intrigue add to the plot, which is essentially a love affair that continued across more than one decade. Readers will be treated to a few surprises along the way and an unexpected twist to conclude. You will find this one hard to put down.
The Zanzibar Affair: A High Society Love Story Out of Africa
You can see the Video Trailer for the book on YouTube.
The Zanzibar Affair: A High Society Love Story Out of Africa
You can see the Video Trailer for the book on YouTube.
December 31, 2019
This interesting murder/mystery is set in East Africa (Kenya). A woman is murdered, but has left a message saying that if she dies her daughter should read the letter that is kept in her Zanzibar trunk. Detective, Tom Fletcher, goes to Kenya to figure out what happened. He works closely with the daughter to figure out the puzzle. The book is fascinating due to location and cultural issues.
April 21, 2014
This was better than I expected it to be! Basically, a love story -- or two -- told in flashbacks and current time. I enjoyed reading about the African places and the story held my atteniton. This is apparently a self-published book through Amazon. Ford could surely have used a good copy editor!
October 13, 2020
Twist and Turns
I did like the storyline but I got lost once or twice and had to go back a chapter or two to pick up the the threads of the story, it’s a very busy plot and skips from one character to next. I found it to be a good read on a rainy day.
I did like the storyline but I got lost once or twice and had to go back a chapter or two to pick up the the threads of the story, it’s a very busy plot and skips from one character to next. I found it to be a good read on a rainy day.
November 23, 2014
I did enjoy this book
June 2, 2014
Light reading but a fast-paced plot and generally well-written. Good page-turner for holiday reading.
December 17, 2014
Interesting, engaging and quirky. The vignettes about living in Africa are a fascinating insight. Well worth a read.
February 16, 2021
I really wasn’t keen on finishing this one. It got interesting toward the very end, but was a bit boring for about the first 3/4 of the book.
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